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John J Kane Regional Center-Sc in Pittsburgh, PA

John J Kane Regional Center-Sc is a nursing home community in Pittsburgh, PA.

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John J Kane Regional Center-Sc in Pittsburgh, PA

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300 Kane Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA 15243

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3.6 from 71 reviews
5 stars
31
4 stars
13
3 stars
8
2 stars
4
1 stars
15

Overall Review of John J Kane Regional Center-Sc

differentiator 8 reviews mention this

Rehab and therapy support stands out

Rehab and therapy experiences are a common focus in the reviews.

Multiple residents and families describe physical therapy and rehab as a strong part of the experience, including feeling encouraged to start therapy and getting individualized help from therapists. Several reviews specifically praise nursing and therapy working together during rehab and after hospitalizations. A few also describe rehab unit changes or declines after moving to a different level of care, so experiences may shift depending on where someone is placed.

common 21 reviews mention this

Staff care feels like the main strength

Residents and families frequently describe attentive, caring staff.

A large share of reviewers say staff provide kind, patient support and show up consistently for residents and families. Several comments highlight friendly day-to-day interactions, help with care, and an overall sense of teamwork across roles like nursing aides, nurses, social services, activities, maintenance, and housekeeping. One review notes confident communication about a visit plan with nursing, reinforcing the theme that staff engagement matters to families.

common 5 reviews mention this

Food quality draws both praise and complaints

Food is mentioned often, with both positive and negative experiences.

Some families describe the food positively, including “food was well prepared and nutritious” and that meals were delivered on time with enough portions. Others mention concerns about meal service, including complaints about sandwiches on weekends and limited cooking. Several reviews also describe dining areas and how staff deliver meals to residents who cannot get to shared spaces, which ties the dining experience to daily care routines.

common 5 reviews mention this

Cleanliness is generally praised, not consistent

Visitors often comment on the facility cleanliness and odors.

Several reviewers say the building smells clean and that rooms and common areas feel safe and well kept. A few mention outdoor space and recreation areas as part of the overall environment, alongside notes about rooms being adequate and visitors feeling comfortable. At the same time, at least a couple of reviews report serious cleanliness problems, including one describing “dirty” conditions and another mentioning pests, so cleanliness may vary by unit and timing.

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Staffing and communication concerns recur

Some reviewers report breakdowns in staffing and responsiveness.

Alongside praise, several reviews describe long waits for help, being left waiting to use the bathroom, or feeling that basic needs were neglected. Communication is also a recurring concern, including complaints that family issues were ignored or that questions were met with vague or incomplete information. A number of these accounts also describe short staffing and delays around care tasks, which points to a potential inconsistency in how support shows up during the day.

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Features

Housing

  • 311 resident community capacity 311 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Pittsburgh International (11 miles away) Pittsburgh International (11 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Pharmacies

  • Rite Aid (1 miles)
  • Walgreens (1 miles)
  • Rite Aid (1.9 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.5 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.5 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.6 miles)

Restaurants

  • Wendy's (1 miles)
  • Taco Bell (1.8 miles)
  • Wendy's (1.8 miles)
  • McDonald's (2 miles)
  • Scoops On Beverly (2.2 miles)
  • Primanti Bros. Restaurant and Bar Mt. Lebo (2.4 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (2.4 miles)

Physicians

  • Vujevich Dermatology Associates (1 miles)
  • St. Clair Hospital (1.1 miles)
  • Chang Eye Group (1.5 miles)
  • Upmc (1.7 miles)
  • Pediatric Alliance-St Clair (1.9 miles)
  • Integrated Medical Systems (2.3 miles)
  • Stepping Stone Psychiatric Care - Muhammad I Shaikh MD (2.4 miles)

Theaters

  • Chartiers Valley Stadium 18 (1.4 miles)
  • Cinemark Holdings (5.5 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Saint Barbara Church (1.5 miles)
  • St Elizabeth Ann Seton Church (2 miles)
  • St Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish (2 miles)
  • St Simon & Jude Church (2.3 miles)
  • Calvary Full Gospel Church (3.6 miles)
  • St Margaret of Scotland Roman Catholic Church (4 miles)
  • St Louise De Marillac Church (4.2 miles)

Parks

  • Mt. Lebanon Park (1.7 miles)
  • Village Green Park (2.9 miles)
  • Boyce-Mayview Park (3.7 miles)
  • Collier Community Park (4.3 miles)
  • Mt Washington Observation Deck (5.8 miles)
  • The Duquesne Incline (5.8 miles)
  • South Park Dog Park (6 miles)

Cafes

  • Panera Bread (1.8 miles)
  • Starbucks (2 miles)
  • Panera Bread (2.2 miles)
  • Mediterra Cafe (2.2 miles)
  • Carnegie Coffee Company (2.3 miles)
  • Starbucks (2.6 miles)
  • De Lallo's Fort Couch Cafe (3.1 miles)

Transportation

  • South Hills Village Trolley Stop (2.7 miles)
  • Port Authority Allegheny Station (6.3 miles)

Hospitals

  • UPMC South Hills (3 miles)

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